tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post5308056639379875854..comments2024-03-19T08:54:41.693+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Sustainable Fishing and Marine Conservation Reserves ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22245909304898140302014-10-18T23:51:51.586+01:002014-10-18T23:51:51.586+01:00Hi Hilary.
Here's a TED talk about how we wrec...Hi Hilary.<br />Here's a TED talk about how we wreck the oceans:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0VHC1-DO_8Julia Honeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497316179340178624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40420250698067366672014-10-03T08:26:08.628+01:002014-10-03T08:26:08.628+01:00Thanks Julie - for stopping by and noting how much...Thanks Julie - for stopping by and noting how much we need to do to save our planet ... I'm glad you checked out the trailer - I too found it thought provoking ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74651778122873034712014-10-03T08:00:54.757+01:002014-10-03T08:00:54.757+01:00It is unbelievable how little of the ocean is prot...It is unbelievable how little of the ocean is protected. We really do have to work together to save our planet. Thanks for sharing this thought-provoking trailer, Hilary.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33055055968645712682014-09-30T09:20:24.434+01:002014-09-30T09:20:24.434+01:00@ Rhonda - thank you .. as you've visited so m...@ Rhonda - thank you .. as you've visited so many countries you will be more aware than many about life on this planet. I'm pleased you were able to check out the trailer ... <br /><br />Yes Scotland stayed with us thankfully ... <br /><br />@ Nas - we are destroying our children's future .. I hope we can pick the pieces up ... <br /><br />@ Theresa - glad you enjoyed it .. thanks. The Scotland scenario was interesting ... but if it had happened it would have been very costly and time-consuming .. I don't know that it's going to be much easier now ... but at least we are still united.<br /><br />Protecting our world in our life-time looks like its becoming more and more difficult ... I hope we can tip the balance somehow.<br /><br />@ Sia - yes, you're right - resources were limitless apparently ... we may well be on the brink of worse to come for our children and grandchildren ... <br /><br />It could all be avoided with a bit of thought - but we're not all at the same level of development or education - and other things .. that throw up all the challenges ... <br /><br />Let's hope and do our best to protect the planet's future ... <br /><br />Thanks so much for commenting ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16153160040957143222014-09-29T15:07:21.525+01:002014-09-29T15:07:21.525+01:00For so many years people looked at the earth and s...For so many years people looked at the earth and sea as unlimited sources of food. Sad fact is, while it is on a renewable cycle it does have to have time to replenish itself and people haven't been doing so. So many areas of the earth on the brink of disaster. It IS sad because it all could be avoided with a bit of thought...<br /><br /><a href="http://siamckye.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sia McKye Over Coffee</a> ~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4405974298001801152014-09-29T11:18:13.408+01:002014-09-29T11:18:13.408+01:00Important post--well done!
Listening to the news ...Important post--well done!<br /><br />Listening to the news about Scotland was pretty exciting. I'm glad they had a choice, and it seems to be the choice most people are happy with in other places too!<br /><br />It's scary how we treat the oceans and its inhabitants. So much needs to change to protect our world in our lifetime.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-38233353246858922882014-09-28T21:25:18.866+01:002014-09-28T21:25:18.866+01:00It's sad that we are the ones destroying our c...It's sad that we are the ones destroying our children's and future generations heritage. Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4404803855631845112014-09-28T09:34:55.273+01:002014-09-28T09:34:55.273+01:00Well done Hillary. It is really sad what we are d...Well done Hillary. It is really sad what we are doing to the planet. This is such an eye-opening piece, and so was that trailer. Thanks. And, I am glad Scotland stayed in the UK. Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36395344642856337142014-09-28T08:54:16.329+01:002014-09-28T08:54:16.329+01:00@ Suzanne - it is getting that balance at all time...@ Suzanne - it is getting that balance at all times and in all the small ways - let alone global political interferences ... looking after our vital resources ... such as the sea beds.<br /><br />@ Sai - like you Sai, I love sea-food and strongly support conservation ...<br /><br />I'm sure commercial fish farming is a possibility and is being developed now - then it's making sure the seas still aren't overfished ... allowing the wild fish to recuperate their stocks .. <br /><br />Similarly livestock - if we could eat less meat, one or two more vegetarian meals a week, then that would help the environment a great deal ... <br /><br />Thanks for your endorsement and like you I hope we all check to see if our food is responsibly sourced ... <br /><br />@ Diana - yes the stats were a bit of a shock ... we do seem to be realising that we need to look after our lands and seas ... and people go where they can make money, or profits - many goaded to do so ... by a desire to be rich without a thought for their workers, or the environment being fished/farmed ... <br /><br />@ Marja - there is such a lot of over-fishing and without a care of the damage being caused - I'm sure in NZ you see a great deal of it.<br /><br />The oceans are being affected by toxic waste and by rising sea temperatures ... corals, an early sign, are dying off and thus fish are losing their habitat.<br /><br />We 'forget' if we're not directly involved - I hope the next generations have as bountiful a life as we've been lucky to have. The grand-kids need us to look after our world for them ... <br /><br />@ Sittie - thanks - the Blue Marine Foundation and similar enterprises are certainly bringing the plight of the oceans and seas more and more to the fore - and let's hope our politicians can strike a better balance .. and not go for big business all the time ... <br /><br />@ Kim - good to see you - the 2.8% protection of our oceans surprised me ... and it is, as you say, very short-sighted on our part.<br /><br />@ Helen - the EU aspect is something I wasn't going to get into - as I don't fully understand it .. the horse-trading etc for fishing rights ... I'd have thought we should be able to trade that sort of thing.<br /><br />Now you're in Southern Ireland - you'll be finding some different viewpoints ..<br /><br />@ Juliet - at least someone is doing something - that is good news, and now there are organisations working along similar lines - I think all fishing nations have major problems keeping the seas pristine and not over-fished ... <br /><br />Thanks to you all - and it's good to know we are all concerned and understand the implications. Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91190273774012921942014-09-28T08:32:11.546+01:002014-09-28T08:32:11.546+01:00I was getting really sad reading this post, and th...I was getting really sad reading this post, and then came the good news. It's so uplifting to hear about what one person with a vision can do. Thanks Hiliary. Over fishing is a serious issue here in NZ too.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-1657108135293741682014-09-27T21:20:44.559+01:002014-09-27T21:20:44.559+01:00Hello Hilary
A sobering report on extreme fishing....Hello Hilary<br />A sobering report on extreme fishing. What a mess we have got ourselves in. Is it also true that with the EU membership countries have traded their fishing rights to neighbouring countries. <br />Enjoy your Sunday<br /><br />Helenxxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70603367775116679022014-09-27T14:09:15.239+01:002014-09-27T14:09:15.239+01:00Some eye-opening statistics. Only 2.8% of the ocea...Some eye-opening statistics. Only 2.8% of the oceans are protected? Short-sighted on our part.Kim Van Sicklerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957877837203134260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28242136323096357992014-09-27T09:52:01.500+01:002014-09-27T09:52:01.500+01:00A very factual post. Alarming statistics you have ...A very factual post. Alarming statistics you have here. It's good that you and the Blue Marine Foundation continues to generate awareness for this. I hope more people would help in the conservation of the marine areas to ensure a good, balanced and safe world for everyone. SittieCateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14521819279505376147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19948034147482577062014-09-27T09:07:36.701+01:002014-09-27T09:07:36.701+01:00Fantastic post I am quite worried about the over f...Fantastic post I am quite worried about the over fishing and another devastating effect is caused by global warming as because of the rise of sea temperature many coral reefs die, causing extinction of fish. Not many people seem to be aware but there are so many negative effects that I feel sorry for the next generations.<br />Love that cute picture of the kidsMarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64155686711327748322014-09-26T20:37:56.907+01:002014-09-26T20:37:56.907+01:00Hilary -
Those are, literally, stunning statistic...Hilary -<br /><br />Those are, literally, stunning statistics. And I am stunned and pleased to see that there is some momentum building with the push to preserve ocean resources.<br /><br />...I wonder if the cavalier attitude toward the ocean came from the long-ago notion that it was fathomless. Who can say.<br /><br />Thank you so much for this post (and for your others)<br /><br />DianaDiana Wilderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074083771067857127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45110904935441166752014-09-26T17:49:15.003+01:002014-09-26T17:49:15.003+01:00Hi Hilary,
Thank you for writing on this topic, ...Hi Hilary, <br /><br />Thank you for writing on this topic, it is very informative. I love sea food but I am against over-fishing and I strongly support marine conservation.<br /><br />Governments must encourage commercial fish farming in huge tanks or enclosures and start banning fishing in areas where people have already over-fished. Aquaculture methods need to improve leading to reduction in wild capture.<br /><br />When livestock is able to meet the food(dairy & meat) needs of the world, I am sure aquaculture when practiced more widely can stop abuse of natural water bodies - rivers, seas and oceans.<br /><br />You have presented this topic very well, it sure makes every reader think twice before buying sea food from now - to check whether the food was responsibly sourced or not.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Charan :)Sai Charanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922029711707519134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49398079561671014302014-09-26T17:48:51.837+01:002014-09-26T17:48:51.837+01:00'Understanding the need to balance conservatio...'Understanding the need to balance conservation with human development,' A very true statement. We all need to try and do our bit to save our vital resources and our planet.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-63585340647806096042014-09-26T08:18:14.802+01:002014-09-26T08:18:14.802+01:00@ Mary - that's good that you're aware and...@ Mary - that's good that you're aware and buying sustainable fish .. <br /><br />@ Brian - the other points about drilling and mining the oceans is another very scary factor .. too much life on the brink - could well become true .. <br /><br />@ Sara - many thanks .. well I'm glad you took the time to do a little research - I do that when I find things I don't know or want to know a little more.<br /><br />We have a brain don't we - but so often we're polarised black and white -and can't see others' arguments or more importantly reasoning ... somehow we need to work together for the common good - but the demand of nation populations is another worrying story unfolding .. <br /><br />Thanks so much for the comment re resiliency .. I hope I match up and think perhaps I do ... <br /><br />@ Julia - I hope you do write your post about pollution in our oceans - as I didn't really cover that here - it was more about our British fish.<br /><br />Ocean health, as well as earth health are both essential to life on earth ... <br /><br />@ Luanne - a blog post can jog others' memories re our own coasts and waters ... and thus protection .. <br /><br />@ DG - I belong to Greenpeace too, so I get information and understand a little more of the imbalance that humans create.<br /><br />That's what I liked about learning about Charles Clover's work .. getting both parties to take care of their main source - the seas and fish ... helping each other.<br /><br />We need activists, of the intelligent sort, people who can be inclusive and lead ... as you point out about the younger generation in Canada and in other parts of the world.<br /><br />@ Nat - yes chemical imbalance in the oceans is another serious problem .. we just need to be aware all the time and try and influence others to eat sustainably.<br /><br />@ Vagabonde - thank you for highlighting your own post on St Pierre-et-Miquelon .... it was a very informative read ... <br /><br />I felt like I was reading about Cornish fishing (my home area) - which in a way I was .. and the mention of the Bretons, the Basques etc .. <br /><br />I thank you for adding to the conversation .. over-fishing needs to be curbed and the fish and sea-floors need to be protected somehow.<br /><br />Thanks everyone - it's great to have all your comments and thoughts, and extra insights ... it's a wonderful blogging world .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-78005846150102148612014-09-26T03:47:43.383+01:002014-09-26T03:47:43.383+01:00What is happening to the sea, fish and its environ...What is happening to the sea, fish and its environment is a tragedy. Over-fishing is the same as over-hunting – the species die. I remember when I was a child there were so many fishermen leaving Normandy and Brittany still to fish at “Terre-Neuve” or Newfoundland for cod. When we went to St Pierre et Miquelon, a piece of French territory in North America in front of Newfoundland, I read about the end of cod fishing. The problem is that even with restrictions on cod fishing, there will never been as much cod because the small fish the cod ate have disappeared. Many fishing villages along the coast of Newfoundland are deserted. I wrote about this in one of my posts on St Pierre et Miquelon in 2009, see http://avagabonde.blogspot.com/2009/08/destination-st-pierre-et-miquelon-part.html . From 1647 until 1750 about 8 million tons of cod were caught but it only took from 1960 to 1975 or 15 years instead of 103 years to catch the same amount. The collapse of the cod industry is the result of greed, pure and simple. I am pleased you are bringing this overfishing problem to the attention of your readers.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66042883446817579272014-09-25T22:33:56.444+01:002014-09-25T22:33:56.444+01:00Scary to see so many fish on the "don't e...Scary to see so many fish on the "don't eat" list because of their ingestion of all the chemicals that are dumped in the ocean. Another stellar post, Hilary!loverofwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70245159554643126152014-09-25T19:34:44.095+01:002014-09-25T19:34:44.095+01:00So late, but had to comment, Hilary. I belong to a...So late, but had to comment, Hilary. I belong to an organization intent on preserving resources and species(Greenpeace) and although they stir up a lot of trouble their intent is to save what we have from the big Mega Corps who only see the dollar. This is an excellent post on how industry and people can work together. It is happening worldwide and some of the worst offenders base their diets on fish and the oceans. <br /><br />Bravo for you highlighting another way the UK is ahead of the other countries! Canada seems to lag behind while they push the business sector. David Suzuki, our best conservationist, is still making appearances, but is getting older. The younger generation needs to start working on the problems of the planet.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56677573326967057072014-09-25T19:01:07.982+01:002014-09-25T19:01:07.982+01:00Hugely important topic. Thanks for blogging about ...Hugely important topic. Thanks for blogging about sustainability and protecting out oceans. Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37962757084662237572014-09-25T18:03:12.639+01:002014-09-25T18:03:12.639+01:00Excellent post, Hilary.
I've been thinking of ...Excellent post, Hilary.<br />I've been thinking of writing a blog post about the pollution of oceans for quiet some time...<br />In fact you give us some good sources of information here.<br />Ocean health is about our future. Mankind should not stop ignoring this relevant matter. <br />Thank you, Hilary!Julia Honeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497316179340178624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50266990529142177672014-09-25T17:20:01.542+01:002014-09-25T17:20:01.542+01:00As usual, when I read this post, I ended up having...As usual, when I read this post, I ended up having to do my own research:~) I had to look up "shell middens" and got quite a good education about them. I guessed what they were from your post, but wanted to know more. It was interesting.<br /><br />As I live in state known for fishing activities, I hear a lot about the the need for sustainability in our waters, as well as the frustration of commercial fishermen. <br /><br />You are absolutely right...something has to give. Technology can be both a gift and a weapon if misused. <br /><br />Today's fishermen have amazing technology for locating fish and the ability to bring in large amounts of this fish. But anyone with a brain should realize unless you give time for a population to recover, you will decimate it. That is what's happening globally.<br /><br />Thank goodness for the rays of light, like you, focusing on this problem and bringing important attention to it. This was an excellent post, Hilary.<br /><br />BTW I visited another friend's post today about resiliency. You were the first person who came to my mind as being really resilient. I just thought I'd share that with you.<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of your week and have a great weekend:~) Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995684156785464334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45520344726051864852014-09-25T04:04:22.107+01:002014-09-25T04:04:22.107+01:00kinda some scary statistics...also why i fear off ...kinda some scary statistics...also why i fear off shore drilling and the damage it can cause...too many disasters out there...tool much life on the brink...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.com